OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); County governments; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

• Nonprofit
• Student

Contact information

• Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
• OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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